Supreme Court of New South Wales case law
Judgments from the Supreme Court of New South Wales with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Supreme Court Grants Certificate Under Suitors' Fund Act for Judicial Review Costs
Claimant Sentenced for Multiple Assaults and Manslaughter
The claimant was found guilty of multiple assaults and manslaughter. The court sentenced the claimant to a term of imprisonment, with a non-parole period of four years specifically for the manslaughter offense.
Validity of Strata Corporation Levies
Claimant Loses Fraud Case Against Defendant's Agent
Indispensable Facts in Circumstantial Criminal Cases
In a criminal case, the court determined that certain facts presented by a single witness were not essential to the prosecution's case against the accused. This decision was based on the idea that even without these specific facts, there was enough evidence to present a case to the jury.
Scheme Creditor's Late Claim Form Accepted by NSW Supreme Court
NSW Supreme Court Rejects Motion to Set Aside Foreign Judgment
Supreme Court Grants Extension in Liquidation Proceeding
A court allowed a a person more time to sue specific individuals involved in transactions that may have harmed the company's financial health during its winding up process. This decision was based on the fairness of extending the deadline considering all relevant factors.
Supreme Court Rejects Request to Extend Caveat Over Property
The Supreme Court of New South Wales rejected a request to extend a caveat over a property. The court found that the plaintiff did not provide sufficient evidence to prove a serious case for maintaining the caveat.
Proceeds of Crime Act Orders Granted in Consent Application
Proceeds of Crime Restraining Orders Granted in NSW Supreme Court Case
NSW Supreme Court Rejects Manslaughter as Alternative Verdict
Summons Dismissed for Lack of Reasonable Cause of Action
The Supreme Court of New South Wales dismissed the plaintiff's summons because it did not show a reasonable cause of action. This decision was based on the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules.
Examining Third Parties Under Restraining Orders
The court allowed the examination of people related to the defendant under a restraining order, as per the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. This decision was made in a criminal proceeding involving suspected illegal activities.
Claimant Ordered to Pay Respondent’s Costs Over Verification Concerns
The NSW Supreme Court decided that the claimant must pay the respondent's costs related to a motion seeking the striking out of an amended statement of claim. The decision was based on the claimant's failure to address a concern about the verification of the pleading.
NSW Supreme Court Overturns Costs Assessor's Decision
NSW Supreme Court Awards Indemnity Costs After Rejected Offer
In this Supreme Court case, the plaintiffs were trying to reclaim their parents' accommodation bonds as a matter of principle but lost the case. After rejecting a settlement offer (Calderbank letter), they had to pay the a person' legal costs on an indemnity basis from the date the offer expired.